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20-Min Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake

Shredded rotisserie chicken layered with corn tortillas, red enchilada sauce, and melted cheese in a skillet—baked until bubbly in under 20 minutes. Pure comfort, zero fuss.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
38g
20-Min Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 8 count corn tortillas (6-inch)
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar, shredded
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 count jalapeño, sliced
  • ¾ cup black beans, drained
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix rotisserie chicken with sour cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce on the bottom of a 10-inch cast iron skillet.

  3. 3

    Layer 4 tortillas, breaking to fit. Top with half the chicken mixture, half the black beans, half the cheese, and half the jalapeño slices.

  4. 4

    Pour 1 cup sauce over the layer. Add remaining 4 tortillas, chicken, beans, jalapeños, and remaining sauce.

  5. 5

    Top with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is golden and edges bubble, 12–14 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove from oven, scatter cilantro on top, and serve straight from the skillet.

Tools you’ll need

  • 10-inch cast iron skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • oven

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